Assistant Vice President - KYC

Apex Group Ltd•Guernsey, WY

About The Position

As the Assistant Manager of the Investor KYC/CDD Team, you will support the KYC Manager in ensuring that Apex maintains a comprehensive and effective system for Know Your Customer due diligence procedures, processes, and controls. You will assist in ensuring that Apex and its underlying Managed Client Licensees meet their legal and regulatory requirements in relation to KYC/CDD and: · Support the business in meeting its obligations as the Nominated Firm for Investor CDD under regulatory requirements. · Execute the duties of the role diligently and professionally. · Deliver the Apex Client Charter. · Act in accordance with the Apex Code of Conduct. · Support and help develop the KYC/CDD team, fostering strong interpersonal relationships at all levels.

Requirements

Strong self-management, interpersonal skills, and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to deliver pragmatic solutions to CDD-related issues.
Self-starting and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Confident in delivering solutions to support the business.
High level of integrity, trustworthiness, and confidentiality.
Commitment to continuous professional development.
Attendance at industry seminars.
Completion of KYC/CDD and other relevant skills courses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and/or Compliance/AML qualifications (e.g., KYC/CDD Certificate/Diploma, Compliance/AML/FCP)

Responsibilities

Report to and support the Apex KYC Manager in overseeing customer/Investor due diligence activities.
Assist with leadership, oversight, and monitoring of the day-to-day management of in-house and remote CDD Analysts/File Reviewers.
Ensure due diligence procedures, processes, and controls are applied throughout the customer lifecycle in accordance with local regulations, policies, and procedures.
Support the KYC Manager in driving new initiatives, remediation projects, and ensuring compliance with the Guernsey KYC/CDD Handbook.
Perform and review KYC and customer documentation analysis for new Investor closings, look-back remediation, KYC refresh, and ongoing due diligence.
Review legal and commercial documents to understand customer activity and associated risks.
Conduct open-source searches, file reviews, verification, and escalate findings where necessary.
Participate in client-facing meetings, communicating professionally to resolve due diligence queries.
Provide guidance on KYC/CDD matters to the 1LoD, key stakeholders, and clients.
Maintain a strong understanding of AML/CFT policies and procedures in accordance with local and Group controls.
Support Quality Control activities, ensuring customer records are maintained, accessible, and compliant.
Collaborate with Legal, AML, Compliance, and Group onboarding teams.
Prepare and review KYC/CDD files, reports, and file notes.
Assist with special projects as required.
Support the KYC Manager in the collation and presentation of Management Information (MI).
Support the implementation and ongoing management of the client/investor review programme.
Conduct reviews and provide sign-off for relevant KYC/CDD tasks within delegated authority.
Provide KYC/CDD guidance to the business.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of customer screening tools, including World Check One.
Assist in reviewing and signing off CDD across the business.
Support sanctions monitoring and negative news screening processes.
Assist the Apex AML team in managing aspects of countering financial crime and terrorist financing.
Monitor systems and recommend improvements aligned with technical and regulatory changes.
Provide day-to-day support and guidance to the KYC/CDD team.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of Guernsey AML/CFT legislation and regulations, and working knowledge of other Apex jurisdictions.
Maintain a solid understanding of KYC/CDD requirements.
Understand and apply sanctions and customer screening tools effectively.
Produce reports relating to the role as required.
Support the KYC Manager in fulfilling the responsibilities of the KYC/CDD function.
Ensure timely filing of all necessary forms and submissions.
Stay up to date with relevant legal and regulatory changes.
Provide input and guidance on technical KYC/CDD legal or regulatory changes.
Support training initiatives for staff on KYC/CDD, risk, and compliance.